AS A MEMOIR COACH and online memoir teacher, I spend a lot of my time speaking to people about what they read. As a result, it seems to me that the question of what to read to learn to write memoir is … [Read more...] about What to Read To Learn to Write Memoir
How to Beat Writer’s Block? That’s Simple. With Structure
HOW TO BEAT WRITER'S BLOCK? Knowing how is a skill you need when you are stuck writing a book, essay, op-ed, blog post or personal essay. No matter how you refer to it -- writer's block, writers' … [Read more...] about How to Beat Writer’s Block? That’s Simple. With Structure
Writing Lessons: How to Write a Book Based on a Persuasive Sentence
IT IS A PARTICULAR JOY when a former student of mine publishes a book. Such is the case with this week’s writer, AnnE O’Neill, whose marvelous memoir is celebrating its pub date this week. (And yes, … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: How to Write a Book Based on a Persuasive Sentence